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Quote: Originally posted by Bignose+jo on 03/12/2019

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Hi mate
Had a 63 plate 3.2 Shogun from 6000miles to 83000 now.
Pros:
Reliable. Go anywhere 4wd. Good high driving position. Smooth automatic box. Heavy and good match for 1800 kg van. OEM tyres did 50000 miles. Very strong tow car. Sturdy interior. Satnav can be updated with SDcard from eBay £90. I like the look of it. Bodywork in good nick. Styling changes minimal so never modern looking but doesn’t look too old. Wheels still look good and not corroded. I like being a passenger in it - feels smoother than when driving. 3 year service package good. Dealers helpful although servicing dear after 3 years. Polishes up well. 7 seats and lots of space.
Cons:
Fuel economy. With lots of coasting and feather like foot on the accelerator I can get 34mpg average with a following wind. The engine is unrefined although last few years models have extra sound deadening. Towing my van at best 18mpg, average 16.4mpg.
The seats can be uncomfortable on long journeys I find them hard.
Upgraded battery as oem part seemed to be a weight saver/smaller and kept going flat.
Air con pipes have corroded and have been replaced. New front discs needed due to callipers seizing and overheating them. Piston kit for callipers two years ago. The salt gets to them. Seals going again on pistons so new callipers in a couple of weeks.
All four tyres needed changing. 2mm tread difference between front and rear caused diff wind. Had to change the fronts a week later - problem solved.
Would I have another. Yes. I’m not changing it as I reckon it could easily do 180000 as long as it’s serviced regularly. Cheap motoring for a big car.
Quite like look of Tuareg or XC90 but not their prices.
It has been a good car. Never been stuck at the side of the road.
Good luck with your choice!

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Quote: Originally posted by NoviceNorris on 04/12/2019

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It's not so much the MPG when towing that scares me as we only go away with caravan once or possibly twice a month if we are lucky and we see it as a treat so save money for them trips. It's the general day to day running of such a huge vehicle. I'm beginning to really want one now though so I already think I'm sold.

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Quote: Originally posted by NoviceNorris on 04/12/2019

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Hi Ian, I think Mrs Vince is correct. They are more expensive than the Shoguns. Very nice looking though.

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Quote: Originally posted by NoviceNorris on 04/12/2019

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I'll take a further look Ian although I'm sure I'll have to spend more or buy a car with higher mileage for 14-15k.
Thank you

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